[Rhm-users] Re: [Rhemrg-users-list] Fanout exchange

[Carl Trieloff]

Bill Whiting wrote:
> Can anyone describe a real-world example of using a fanout exchange.  
> I understand what its doing, but I can't think of any real use for 
> this messaging pattern.

It is used to create distribution lists, as all queues bound receive all 
messages. The only advantage of using it over something like the direct 
exchange is that it has the most  efficient routing logic (just place a 
reference to the message onto the queue.)

>
> If there's a wiki or documentation that you can point me to, I'm happy 
> to go read. 

http://www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_MRG/1.1/html/Messaging_Tutorial/chap-Messaging_Tutorial-Initial_Concepts.html#sect-Messaging_Tutorial-Initial_Concepts-Fanout_Exchange



kind regards
Carl.